Born on the Kansas side of the state line, Parker was actually raised across the Kaw River in Kansas City, Missouri. His nickname was originally "Yardbird" due to his propensity for eating fried chicken - later this was shortened to the more poetic "Bird". Musicians talk… | More
The Italian quartet Oprachina has taken the first steps during recent editions of "Along Came Jazz, Research In Italy" organised in Tivoli and Rome. The group is composed of Massimo Bognetti, guitarist; Errico De Fabritiis, saxophonist; Fabio Fochesato, bassist and drummer… | More